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Post by tj on Nov 5, 2021 20:21:08 GMT -6
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sarenu
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Post by sarenu on Nov 6, 2021 8:25:16 GMT -6
If you have ordered from Lakeshore, did you become a member for the cheaper shipping?
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Post by rugger on Nov 8, 2021 9:07:31 GMT -6
I *think* I have S figured out. Ordered him a new pair of jeans and a merino wool Henley. Thinking of getting a Japanese chef's knife, a nice apron for grilling (either waxed canvas or leather), and then either a cast iron garlic roaster or a nice pullover. But the pullover I really like is $175 😬😬 so I'm not sure I can justify that one.
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Post by ovenrack on Nov 8, 2021 9:44:33 GMT -6
If you have ordered from Lakeshore, did you become a member for the cheaper shipping? I didn’t.
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Post by milano on Nov 11, 2021 7:56:18 GMT -6
I think I am done Christmas shopping for my kids! Whether or not I stay strong and resist the urge to buy more before Christmas gets here remains to be seen, but it feels good to know that I have secured everything I was hoping to get them this Christmas. I just have a few gifts left to get for 2 of my nephews and something for my MIL.
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Post by sarenu on Nov 12, 2021 15:11:00 GMT -6
I don’t want to wrap this.
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Post by sarenu on Nov 12, 2021 15:11:47 GMT -6
Also I need more wrapping paper.
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Post by sarenu on Nov 12, 2021 15:38:54 GMT -6
I don’t want to wrap this. Update I ran out of snowman paper. Busting out the teenage mutant ninja turtles paper.
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Post by rugger on Nov 12, 2021 18:34:39 GMT -6
S took the girls buy my Xmas gift (from them). It's a set of recordable buttons for the dog to press to "communicate" with us. I'm excited in the nerdiest way about them.
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Post by sarenu on Nov 12, 2021 18:40:41 GMT -6
The only reason I started wrapping this early is that I have no where to hide this. The kids are in everything so I need to keep prime hiding spots for the little Santa gifts.
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Post by Speedy on Nov 12, 2021 19:08:11 GMT -6
I have our stockings up already, and every time I go to the store I grab a little something and throw it in them. By the time Christmas rolls around I'm going to have no clue what is actually in them at all lol
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Post by DGM on Nov 13, 2021 15:03:07 GMT -6
I'm the one who has to address all the Christmas cards so this year I'm not doing it. The kids will make a magnet frame of their "school picture" for the grandparents and aunt/uncles as their card. Anyone else that sends us a card is getting the digital photo text from their Santa visit.
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Post by charlotte on Nov 13, 2021 15:15:37 GMT -6
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Post by DGM on Nov 13, 2021 23:54:36 GMT -6
jnu76, violajack, and other musicians, I need advice please. I would like to get L a book of easy recorder songs. There are so many on Amazon with so many varied reviews. Having a fingering chart would help but not a deal breaker. She can't read music yet but can figure out the song when I write the name above each note. Edit: Our families are spoiling them with toys and clothes so this is the last item I need to get! They're each getting books they wanted and something music related. The very last thing is to take them shopping for each other's stocking, but we do that a few days before bc J can't keep a secret yet.
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Post by jnu76 on Nov 14, 2021 9:27:27 GMT -6
jnu76, violajack, and other musicians, I need advice please. I would like to get L a book of easy recorder songs. There are so many on Amazon with so many varied reviews. Having a fingering chart would help but not a deal breaker. She can't read music yet but can figure out the song when I write the name above each note. Edit: Our families are spoiling them with toys and clothes so this is the last item I need to get! They're each getting books they wanted and something music related. The very last thing is to take them shopping for each other's stocking, but we do that a few days before bc J can't keep a secret yet. Oooh- I don’t know a lot about recorder, but book-wise, some publishers have a solid reputation, so you might want to start there. Hal Leonard is probably your best bet as a publisher.
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Post by snowmoon on Nov 14, 2021 11:27:08 GMT -6
S took the girls buy my Xmas gift (from them). It's a set of recordable buttons for the dog to press to "communicate" with us. I'm excited in the nerdiest way about them. Please update when you’ve had a chance to use them. I love watching videos of talking dogs!
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Post by ovenrack on Nov 14, 2021 12:07:00 GMT -6
A is making mustard to give away. Inspired by maple, who makes the mustards we have also given away in the past. Will the recipients be disappointed?! Lol. But with our own onions and garlic and such.
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tj
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Post by tj on Nov 14, 2021 16:49:56 GMT -6
A is making mustard to give away. Inspired by maple, who makes the mustards we have also given away in the past. Will the recipients be disappointed?! Lol. But with our own onions and garlic and such. I will not be disappointed. I will send A a thank you note. I love a handmade gift and also mustard.
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Post by DGM on Nov 14, 2021 18:00:58 GMT -6
jnu76, violajack, and other musicians, I need advice please. I would like to get L a book of easy recorder songs. There are so many on Amazon with so many varied reviews. Having a fingering chart would help but not a deal breaker. She can't read music yet but can figure out the song when I write the name above each note. Edit: Our families are spoiling them with toys and clothes so this is the last item I need to get! They're each getting books they wanted and something music related. The very last thing is to take them shopping for each other's stocking, but we do that a few days before bc J can't keep a secret yet. Oooh- I don’t know a lot about recorder, but book-wise, some publishers have a solid reputation, so you might want to start there. Hal Leonard is probably your best bet as a publisher. Just what I needed to know, thanks ❤
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Post by DGM on Nov 14, 2021 18:07:42 GMT -6
I picked up the kids' wrapping paper today. I still love the idea I learned on here for them to each have their own pattern.
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Post by stringy on Nov 16, 2021 15:47:35 GMT -6
We are gonna get the kids kindles. Do you think we should wait for Black Friday or do they ever sell out?
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Post by rugger on Nov 16, 2021 17:41:09 GMT -6
We are gonna get the kids kindles. Do you think we should wait for Black Friday or do they ever sell out? I'm pretty sure we waited until black Friday to get the kids Kindle Fires. They always have some kind of sale
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Post by charlotte on Nov 16, 2021 17:44:01 GMT -6
I did a lot of Christmas shopping this morning. Here’s what I got, in case it sparks ideas for anyone else.
MH: - Fully stacked first aid kit (he needs a more legit one for outdoor adventures) - bottle of bourbon - Patagonia fleece - gift card to his favorite store
Myself: - a book - 2022 wall calendar - Himalayan salt lamp
DS2: - flashlight
DS1: - highlights magazine
(I already got most of the kids’ stuff)
Others: - run amok syrup - MapleMe hot sauces & mustards - Christmas oranament w/ photo of the kids - solo stove (smokeless outdoor fire pit) - skylight frame
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Nov 16, 2021 18:48:53 GMT -6
Oh link to the syrup pls?
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Post by DGM on Nov 16, 2021 18:53:19 GMT -6
jnu76, the Hal Leonard recorder book just arrived, and it looks perfect! Fingering chart. Note names written in note heads. Lots of songs including Christmas which will be great because we are doing an on-line music class focused on Christmas carols as part of Advent this year. Thanks again!!!
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Post by charlotte on Nov 16, 2021 19:21:10 GMT -6
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Post by milano on Nov 16, 2021 19:24:22 GMT -6
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Post by mapleme on Nov 16, 2021 20:46:10 GMT -6
I love it when you guys buy from Vermont companies that I know. It makes me feel like I know famous people.
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milano
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Post by milano on Nov 16, 2021 21:04:02 GMT -6
I love it when you guys buy from Vermont companies that I know. It makes me feel like I know famous people. I tell ya what, between the syrup and your hot sauce and the cbd seltzers and gummies from upstate, I feel very grateful for Vermont's contributions of joy in my life!
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Post by DGM on Nov 17, 2021 14:43:18 GMT -6
Am I being ridiculous? I want to save the new bag of bird seed and wrap it as a Christmas gift/experience at the duck pond.
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